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Thrive For The COS

by Dr. John Stenberg

These are the inspirational stories of real people who live, work, and play in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado.Our candid conversations reveal the real-life struggles, triumphs, and journey toward thriving within and for the COS.

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Episodes

  1. The Olympic Mindset: Overcoming Adversity with Kara Winger

    Kara Winger has competed 3x in the Olympic games for Team USA as a women's javelin thrower. Her longevity in the sport has spanned over a decade of elite performance and is unmatched in her event. Throughout her career in a demanding sport, Kara has learned the skills to THRIVE mentally,...

  2. How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

    Top Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season: Hydrate - how much and how often Get adequate sleep/rest Commit to movement Say NO when/where needed Reflect, re-vamp, and re-establish core values The holidays can be stressful, but you can employ certain strategies to ride out the season…

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  3. A Hacker's Take on Cybersecurity with Rodney Gullatte

    Rodney Gullatte is a certified ethical hacker. He uses his powers for good in the cutting edge field of cybersecurity by exposing vulnerabilities, developing strategic solutions, and saving Colorado Springs one computer at a time. In this episode we discuss: the emerging threats online why small...

  4. Trick or Treat(ment) - How to NOT Get Hoodwinked in Healthcare

    It's easy to be confused about how to best utilize your resources when it comes to making healthcare decisions. In the midst of all of the marketing messaging, how do you figure out what might work for you and what's a scam? Here are my top 5 strategies for evaluating how to think about a...

  5. What college WON'T teach you with Brent Sabati

    Many of us who have pursued education as a means to achieving a rewarding career and life have struggled to make the transition from school into the real world. Often we assume that our colleges and institutions are preparing us for the next step when in fact they're not. Take it from two guys…

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  6. 5 Things to Do in Your 20's - 30's to Craft A Healthier Life

    If you are in your 20's and 30's you have a TREMENDOUS opportunity to establish healthy habits that will benefit you later in life. Rather than having the typical experience of a retiree who struggles with health challenges, you can continue to thrive into your 60's and beyond by making…

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  7. Journeying Through a Creativ Life with Lauren McKenzie

    Lauren McKenzie is a fire plug of energy, passion, and thoughtful wisdom. The time we spent chatting during this interview was a blast, and I fully expect that everyone will derive value from her story. Lauren shares her journey through finding her passion, navigating the workforce, and…

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  8. Exposing the Healthcare System with Dr. Justin Manning - Talk with a Doc Episode 3

    On this Episode of Thrive for the COS: Talk with a Doc I sit down with Dr. Justin Manning of Bettner Vision to discuss a hot topic these days - the healthcare system. Dr. Manning is a practicing optometrist at Bettner Vision here in Colorado Springs, but also brings a unique perspective in that…

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  9. Have the hard conversations - TIP to Thrive with 3x Olympian Kara Winger

    Take it from someone who knows from experience - to reach your potential in sport, life, and business you MUST have hard conversations. Kara has learned that honesty, transparency, and the courage to have tough conversations is KEY to optimal performance. In our full interview, we talk about a…

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  10. The TRUTH about supplementation - Talk with a Doc Episode 2 Featuring Jeff Hunter of Upstream Functional Medicine

    Latest episode of Thrive For The COS features MY favorite segment called "Talk with a Doc" where I get to share the behind-the-scenes conversations between healthcare providers. This episode features Jeff Hunter, NP owner of Upstream Functional Medicine and is a primer to a more in depth...

  11. (Mental) Health Matters: Demystifying Psychotherapy

    This episode of Thrive For The COS features James Garofalo MA, CAC II and Kayla Engel LPC, NCC, MS of Viewpoints Psychotherapy LLC, a veteran owned business here in Colorado Springs providing psychotherapy services, provider staffing, counseling, and consulting services. James and Kayla both...

  12. Talk with a Doc: Episode 1 Dr. John Stenberg

    INTRODUCING - Talk with a Doc: Episode 1 This new series will bring health care professionals from around the Colorado Springs community to the table for conversations around health and well-being from all aspects; physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You'll gain valuable insights...

  13. Ascending to a Higher Perspective: Lessons from India with Heather Felde

    Heather Felde is physical therapist, athlete, and world traveler who owns and operates Ascend Physical Therapy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her unique focus in manual therapy centers on an individualized approach that gets to the root of the problem and has taken her across the world to teach,...

  14. The Transformational Power of Coming to The Table

    On this episode of Thrive for the COS, I talk with Caleb David, Colorado Springs commercial real estate broker and founder of The Table Initiative. Caleb has traveled the world and experienced cultures from Africa to the Middle East. He's a father of two and has experienced first hand the trials...

  15. From Home-less to Hope-full - Daring to Dream Again with Frank Sinclair

    Frank Sinclair of Dream Again LLC shares insights, wisdom, and practical advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners about how to stay the course. The breadth of life experiences that inform his outlook include growing up in a segregated south, traveling the world in the United States Air...

  16. Inspiring Exploration with Bruce McClintock of Hike for Life

    On this episode of Thrive for the COS, I chat with Bruce McClintock. He is the Chief Exploration Officer at Hike for Life, a Colorado Springs based social impact business focused on providing carefully curated guided hikes in the mountains of central Colorado. We talk about: - the 5 Fundamentals…

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  17. Bridging the Gap Between Ancient Wisdom and Modern Culture at Colorado College

    Born and raised in Israel, Kobi Chumash brings a unique perspective on life, culture, and the college experience. Kobi has a unique role as Hebrew professor, adviser to the Colorado College Jewish cultural organization Hillel, and self-proclaimed "Jewish mom" to the students of CC. We talk about…

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  18. The Humanity of Hospitality with Tyler Hill of Loyal Coffee

    Loyal Coffee's Tyler Hill shares powerful insights from his experiences as a cafe owner, boss, and hospitality consultant in Colorado Springs. We cover: - The important difference between providing good customer service and providing a meaningful guest experience - Tyler's history and family...

  19. Thriving together in COS

    On this first episode of the Thrive for the COS podcast, your host Dr. John Stenberg shares the vision and mission behind this project, a little bit about his personal story, and invites the Colorado Springs community to engage in sharing stories that matter.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

These are the inspirational stories of real people who live, work, and play in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado.Our candid conversations reveal the real-life struggles, triumphs, and journey toward thriving within and for the COS.

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Dr. John Stenberg

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Thrive For The COS currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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These are the inspirational stories of real people who live, work, and play in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado.Our candid conversations reveal the real-life struggles, triumphs, and journey toward thriving within and for the COS.

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Thrive For The COS has 19 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Thrive For The COS is created and hosted by Dr. John Stenberg.
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